How To Use CPT Code 0541T

CPT 0541T describes the use of multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging to detect cardiac ischemia in patients presenting with chest pain. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples.

1. What is CPT Code 0541T?

CPT 0541T can be used to describe the use of multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging to detect cardiac ischemia in patients who present with chest pain. This code is used when the provider utilizes a minimum of 36 channels to generate magnetic-field time-series images, perform quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and generate a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 0541T is: ‘Myocardial imaging by magnetocardiography (MCG) for detection of cardiac ischemia, by signal acquisition using minimum 36 channel grid, generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, machine learning-derived clinical scoring, and automated report generation, single study.’

3. Procedure

1. The patient lies supine on a table with the sensor positioned as close as possible to the chest directly over the heart.
2. The provider performs magnetic field registration, generating magnetic-field time-series images in a total of 36 positions with a 6 × 6 rectangle grid.
3. Data is recorded every 30 seconds during the procedure, which generally takes no more than a total of six minutes.
4. The signals are then processed and analyzed by a computer using proprietary software.
5. The provider quantifies and analyzes positive and negative magnetic poles and generates a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report.
6. The raw data is stored for further review, analysis, and interpretation by the provider.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 0541T is used for patients who present with chest pain and require evaluation for cardiac ischemia. The procedure is performed using a minimum of 36 channels and involves the generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and the generation of a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.

5. When to use CPT code 0541T

CPT code 0541T should be used when a provider performs multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging to detect cardiac ischemia in patients presenting with chest pain. This code is specifically for a single study and should not be used for routine studies or other indications.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 0541T, the provider must document the following information:

• Reason for the procedure, such as chest pain and suspicion of cardiac ischemia
• Details of the MCG procedure, including the use of a minimum of 36 channels and the generation of magnetic-field time-series images
• Quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles and the machine learning-derived clinical score
• Automated report generated by the MCG system
• Storage of raw data for further review and interpretation

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 0541T, ensure that the provider performs the procedure using a minimum of 36 channels and generates magnetic-field time-series images, performs quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and generates a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study. This code should not be reported with other codes unless specifically indicated. Follow the appropriate coding guidelines and modifiers when necessary.

8. Historical information

CPT 0541T was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2019. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A patient presents with chest pain, and the provider performs multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging using a minimum of 36 channels. The procedure generates magnetic-field time-series images, performs quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and generates a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.
2. Another patient with chest pain undergoes multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging with a minimum of 36 channels. The procedure includes the generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and the generation of a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.
3. A third patient presents with chest pain, and the provider utilizes multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging with a minimum of 36 channels. The procedure involves the generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and the generation of a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.
4. Another patient with chest pain undergoes multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging using a minimum of 36 channels. The procedure includes the generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and the generation of a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.
5. A fifth patient presents with chest pain, and the provider performs multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging with a minimum of 36 channels. The procedure involves the generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and the generation of a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.
6. Another patient with chest pain undergoes multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging using a minimum of 36 channels. The procedure includes the generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and the generation of a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.
7. A seventh patient presents with chest pain, and the provider utilizes multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging with a minimum of 36 channels. The procedure involves the generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and the generation of a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.
8. Another patient with chest pain undergoes multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging using a minimum of 36 channels. The procedure includes the generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and the generation of a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.
9. A ninth patient presents with chest pain, and the provider performs multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging with a minimum of 36 channels. The procedure involves the generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and the generation of a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.
10. Another patient with chest pain undergoes multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) imaging using a minimum of 36 channels. The procedure includes the generation of magnetic-field time-series images, quantitative analysis of magnetic dipoles, and the generation of a machine learning-derived clinical score and automated report for a single study.